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  • "Through more than forty years, John MacArthur has opened and taught the Word of God in one local congregation, Grace Community Church, Los Angeles.
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  • John MacArthur has been pastor for forty years of Grace Community Church, Los Angeles, he has proved that true preaching of the Word is international 264pp.

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    John MacArthur, Servant of the Word and Flock,by Iain H. Murray (Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 2011), 246 pp., Hardcover, $17.49

    It is a bit unusual to write biographies about the living, a fact the author recognizes, but Murray apparently wanted to be the first to make such an endeavor for John MacArthur.  Iain Murray is a well-respected church historian and biographer and co-founder of The Banner of Truth Trust.  He has written a relatively brief but faithful account of the high points of John MacArthur’s ministry.  Very little concerning MacArthur’s personal life or family is found in these pages (one small exception being a chapter on his wife Patricia).  Virtually nothing is recounted about his children, either while young or now.  Nothing about family life, socializing with friends or other personal notes of interest are detailed.  This book, therefore, is not so much about MacArthur’s life as an account of his ministry.  In this regard we are given insights into his philosophy of ministry, preaching style, theology and personal convictions.  We receive some history about Grace Community Church, which MacArthur has pastored since 1969.  We also learn about the establishment of Grace to You, The Master’s College, The Master’s Seminary, and the Master’s Academies.

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    ‘A great contemporary piece on a champion of God’s word today.’ — MARK DEVER

    ‘John MacArthur is that increasingly rare phenomenon: the pastor of a large church who does not appear to care particularly about what the wider world thinks of him. He is also a man who has pastored his church for many decades. Frankly, he is also the kind of man you want on your side in a fight: apparently fearless and utterly reliable. As such, he is surely a great role model for younger pastors. MacArthur is simply not one to be swayed by the spirit of the age. This book by Iain Murray is a fine tribute to the man, giving the reader some idea of what it means to be an undershepherd who strives to remain faithful to his LORD over many years of ministry. This is a great little book for pastors and aspiring pastors, and will be read with great profit by any who pick it up.’ — CARL TRUEMAN

    ‘I heartily recommend the reading of this book to any Christian. It would be a good gift for any young man called to the ministry or for any pastor.’ — MACK TOMLINSON

    ‘Speaking personally, I can attest that I enjoyed this book thoroughly. It moved me to praise and gratitude—gratitude to God for blessing the churc

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